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In 1988, when the top international athletes were competing for medals at the Seoul Olympics in South Korea, a new star was introduced to the world, one that had nothing to do with sport. It was the first time kimchi, a spicy fermented cabbage dish, was experienced by such a wide variety of people.
This marked the start of kimchi’s global journey, and now the dish, which is a traditional staple of both North and South Korea, can be seen on menus around the world.read more

South Korea isn’t expected to dominate the 2014 Sochi Olympics. But there is one Winter Olympics event which the South Koreans have historically done very well in – short track speed skating. In fact, South Korea has more medals for...

It was on this day in 1988 that the opening ceremonies were held for the 24th Summer Olympic Games. The Games took place in Seoul, South Korea, marking just the second time that the Summer Games were held in Asia. The Soviet Unio...

It was on this day in 1988 that the opening ceremonies were held for the 24th Summer Olympic Games. The Games took place in Seoul, South Korea, marking just the second time that the Summer Games were held in Asia. The Soviet Union...

It was on this day in 1988 that Ben Johnson set a new world record and won Olympic gold in the men’s 100 meter race at the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. However, Johnson was stripped of his medal when his urine sample test...